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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Convertible · 2015–2026 · MX-5 Miata, MX-5 Miata RF
Trims and features
What changed for 2023
- Starting prices: +$750 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.0 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with variable valve timing → SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT (all trims)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wired (Sport)
2023 MX-5 Miata trims
| Club | Grand Touring | Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $31,550 | from $33,050 | $28,050 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual with short throw shifter | Automatic: 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters Manual: SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual with short throw shifter | SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual with short throw shifter |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Rwd | Automatic / Manual | Rwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 29 mpg | Automatic: 30 mpg Manual: 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Trunk | 4.59 cu ft | 4.59 cu ft | 4.59 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.32 in | 5.32 in | 4.92 in |
| Length | 154.1 in | 154.1 in | 154.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,341 lb | Automatic: 2,403 lb Manual: 2,341 lb | 2,341 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wired |
| Audio | Bose | Bose | — |
| Speakers | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather + option | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | — |
| Exterior | |||
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 16 in |
Packages and options (12)
| Club | Grand Touring | Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brembo/BBS RECARO Package $4,500 | Optional | — | — |
| Deep Crystal Blue Mica | Optional | — | — |
| Jet Black Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Machine Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | — |
| Platinum Quartz Metallic | Optional | Optional | — |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Optional | Optional | — |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic $595 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Zircon Sand $395 | Optional | Optional | — |
| Black Cloth | — | — | Optional |
| Black Cloth with Light Gray Stitch | Optional | — | — |
| Black Leather with Light Gray Stitch | — | Optional | — |
| Terracotta Nappa Leather with Light Gray Stitch | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 1 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 3 | Standard | — |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 5 | Standard | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29–30 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 7 | Standard | — |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29–30 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 5 | No | — |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29–30 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 1 | No | — |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29–30 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 3 | No | — |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29–30 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 11 | No | — |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 3 | No | — |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 29 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 11 | No | — |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 30 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 34 | No | — |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | RWD | 23–24 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 1 | No | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAZDA MX-5 C N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 11 |
| 2018 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 2 | 11 |
| 2016 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 34 |
| 2015 | Mazda MX-5 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2025 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2024 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2023 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2022 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2021 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2020 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2019 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29–30 |
| 2018 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2017 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2016 | MX-5 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
30 |
| 2015 | MX-5 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
23–24 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.